Thames River Bridge (Amtrak)

This article is about a named bridge in the United States. For structures in the UK, see List of crossings of the River Thames.
Thames River Bridge
Looking east along the bridge, May 26, 2012
Coordinates41°21′47″N 72°05′15″W / 41.36306°N 72.08750°W / 41.36306; -72.08750
CarriesTwo railroad tracks
CrossesThames River
LocaleNew London, Connecticut and Groton, Connecticut
Official nameThames River Bridge
Maintained byAmtrak[1]
Characteristics
DesignTruss with bascule opening (opening converted to vertical lift)
MaterialSteel
Total length1,389 feet (423 m)
Clearance below29 feet (8.8 m) (vertical lift lowered)[2] 135 feet (41 m) (vertical lift raised)[2]
History
Opened1919 (replaced 2008)[1]
Location
Map

Amtrak's Thames River Bridge spans the Thames River between New London and Groton, Connecticut.

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